Monthly Archives: July 2013

August is the month to celebrate a woman’s beauty and with that comes the beauty that life has to offer. What better way to celebrate than to spoil your loved one with surprises big and small. This week I thought, let me indulge in the things that make any woman’s heart skip a beat with the Woman’s Month coming up I thought the Beverly Hills hotel would be the perfect getaway for any woman.

Tsogo Sun – Beverly Hills uMhlanga Rocks Breath-taking Coastline

The Durban coastline offers the best views and that spectacular touch of romance and luxury. uMhlanga Rocks coastline provides serenity and untamed relaxed beaches where one can enjoy the brush of the morning breeze not to mention the great scenery.

Tsogo Sun – Beverly Hills Hotel, Why not sit back and relax

The Beverly Hills Hotel has great facilities on offer to spoil that special someone or to do business in style and comfort. Enjoy free hi-speed WiFi, fitness centre, golf course, squash court, luxury spa located at the Suncoast Hotel and Towers to name a few.

With Tsogo Sun being the Official Hospitality Partner of Masterchef South Africa; one can only expect to be spoilt to the best dining experience in South Africa. The Beverly Hills hotel signature restaurant The Sugar Club specialises in international cuisine with sea food being the speciality, each dish is crafted into works of art to create an exceptional culinary dining experience.

Whether you planning to spend your time at home, with friends or out and about trotting beautiful Durban, South Africa; make sure you make time for the woman, mother, grandmother or daughter in your life. Tsogo Sun, Beverly Hills hotel has planned some lovely packages, I loved the Culinary Calendar Of Events 2013, I’m sure you will find it a delightful treat.

Talk about travel and lifestyle at its best, the new British Airways Airbus A380 is a lifestyle experience with its innovative design and style.It was only fitting that international model Georgia May Jagger front the launch of the airline’s South African advertising campaign, with South Africa’s very own Springboks Jean de Villiers and Bryan Habana, who were joined by England captain Chris Robshaw.

The British Airways A380 has made travelling to distant land a lifestyle experience one itches to do just to get into that all new luxury liner. The A380 will begin flying to Johannesburg on 12 February 2014, although the inaugural flight is likely to be earlier.

England Rugby Captain Chris Robshaw

World Traveller fares from South Africa start at R8 380, World Traveller Plus from R15 380, Club World from R30 380 and First from R53 380. The airline will initially operate three A380 services to Johannesburg a week which will increase from March 10 2014 to six flights. These flights will be part of the airline’s normal schedule to South Africa’s commercial capital.

Since British Airways took delivery of its first superjumbo earlier this month, Johannesburg is only the third A380 route to be confirmed, after Los Angeles and Hong Kong. Another two aircraft, from a total order of 12, are due to be delivered before the end of the year.

Georgia May Jagger International Model

British Airways’ A380s can accommodate 469 customers across four cabins. Customers in First will be seated in front of the main deck. The cabin offers 14 seats and is evolved from the existing First class. Club World (business class) customers can choose from 44 seats on the main deck, or 53 seats on the upper deck. The upper-deck seats will be arranged in a new 2:3:2 configuration across the cabin. The 55 World Traveller Plus (premier economy) seats are located on the upper deck, while World Traveller (economy) customers can choose seats on both the main and upper deck.

The aircraft’s innovative design makes it much quieter during take-off and landing and the cabin has the lowest noise level of any existing passenger aircraft. The advanced air conditioning system, with 15 different temperature control zones, contributes to reduced noise levels and customer comfort, with cabin air being changed every three minutes. In addition the A380 It offers exceptional fuel efficiency compared to the aircraft it is replacing.

Bryan Habana, who is taking up a three-year contract with French club side Toulon, says that with the A380 flying to South Africa home won’t seem nearly as far away.

Bryan Habana South African Rugby Player

“There are lots of reasons I like flying British Airways and now there’s another one.”

After a tour of the aircraft, Jean de Villiers was particularly impressed by its size: “Seventy-three meters from nose to tail; that’s half the length of Newlands and big enough to carry 31 rugby teams halfway around the world.”

Georgia May Jagger, who visited South Africa for the first time in June last year, said: “I’ve been looking for an excuse to explore more of that incredible country and this provides the perfect opportunity.”

The A380 is part of a £5bn investment over five years in new aircraft, smarter cabins, elegant lounges, new technologies and onboard catering to improve the travelling experience and make it easier, more convenient and more comfortable in the air and on the ground.

It has come to that time of the year again when hard work pays off. Prepare yourself for South Africa’s biggest youth festival summer extravaganza. The 4U Rage Festival Passport gives you access to the best parties this side of the equator.

South Africa’s biggets youth festival carries on the tradition of unwinding and serious partying after a looong hard year of studying. What better place to host this awesome and hip event than Kwa-Zulu Natal where partying is a lifestyle. The long days, hot sun, warm beaches and coolest hangouts in the country make KZN the perfect summer destination for the biggest youth festival in the country.

4U Rage Festival has announced that this years party starter is non other than Danny Avila Danny will be performing exclusively at the 4U Rage Festival this year.

At the age of 19, Danny Avila has already caught the attention of EDM heavyweights Tiesto and Fedde Le Grand, and has already swooped up a Vicious Award for ‘Best Newcomer DJ’ when he was just 16 years old.

A primetime DJ on US radio station, SiriusXM, mind-blowing sets at Coachella and Ultra Music Festival and a Ministry of Sound album under his belt already this year, there is no stopping the Spanish super talent! Now crowds at the upcoming 4U RAGE FESTIVAL will witness the flair and genius of MTV’s ‘One To Watch In 2013’ this year! Watch Danny Avila’s brand new music video for ‘Voltage’ here:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zl2Tf2phrWA

4U RAGE FESTIVAL promises to deliver an all-star local line-up of artists that will have party-goers bouncing up and down into the wee hours of the morning enjoying the best party music and dancing to their soles content. Goldfish, DJ Fresh, DJ Kent, Euphonik,Goodluck, Pascal & Pearce, Jeremy Loops, PH Fat, Roger Goode, Jack Parow, and loads more to be confirmed will be performing at this year’s sensational summer extravaganza.

Cross your calendars off from the 28th of November right through to the 7thof December because your 4U RAGE FESTIVAL PASSPORT will be put to good use attending over ten prime venues in Umhlanga and Ballito equipped with the best in production elements, party vibes and entertainers. Keep an eye out and ear to the ground for more exclusive international artists that will be announced soon.

Remember, the only way to get in on the action is to have an official 4U RAGE FESTIVAL PASSPORT – available only at www.ragefestival.co.za now!

4U RAGE FESTIVAL is proudly sponsored by Vodacom 4U and BlackBerry.

So, to everyone student and party animals out there remember to study hard and let peepsouth keep you up to date with the hottest and most happening playtime hot spots around. The 4U RAGE FESTIVAL PASSPORT gets you in, so make sure you get yours, the sooner the better…

When it comes to spectacular dance and music shows Sensation ‘Innerspace’ founded in Amsterdam is the biggest thing to hit South Africa this year. Since its inception in the year 2000 more than 80 Sensation shows have been successfully produced in over 20 countries and finally we get to see it live in South Africa, at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg, South Africa on 07 September 2013. The question on people’s minds has been who will be in the line up of South Africa’s Sensation ‘Innerspace show? Sensation has promised a show stopper. In keeping with its reputation, Sensation promises the South African debut will be a star attraction showcasing the best the world and South Africa can offer in entertainment. As the world’s leading dance event Sensation offers the best show South Africa has ever seen, and for one night only. Sensation ‘Innerspace’ presented by Samsung #Galaxyexperience and partnered by Heineken, will feature an international line up that South Africa has never seen before for their one night of on-the-edge entertainment. MC Gee will be hyping up the crowd and making sure the show is nothing but entertaining, the DJ’s will include DJ Nic Fanciulli, Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano,Daniel Sanchez and Juan Sanchez, and Thomas Gold. Sensation’s resident opening DJ, Mr White, will set the mood with his subtle deep and tech house. House fans will be excited with the line-up as it promises to bring the house down with the best international acts.

The partnership with Sensation ‘Innerspace’ is an extension of Heineken®’s global affiliation with ID&T and acts as the launch of Heineken® Live Access, a campaign that aims to open SA’s music lovers to a world of global progressive music experiences with a series of events rolling out this summer. Official tickets to Sensation ‘Innerspace’ South Africa are selling fast and are available through www.sensation.com,www.computicket.com (including Computicket outlets). Deluxe tickets are already sold out and local promoter G&G Productions is urging dance and music enthusiasts to secure their place soon to avoid missing out on this exceptional experience. I don’t know about you guys, but this sounds like a once in a lifetime kind of show and with G&G production keen on redefining the way events and entertainment events are produced in South Africa, it’s definitely one not to be missed. In keeping with peepsouth lifestyle and hangout this is a must see debut in South Africa. Sensation ‘Innerspace’ will be bringing us a bit of flavour from each of the more than 20 countries they have toured. so, buckle up for a night to remember, and ‘bon voyage!’ For a glimpse into the type of night this will be, link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9xKxStnoSs

The coffee trend in South Africa is growing with every sip, cup and saucer. I found it interesting that in a place such as Durban, South Africa where the weather is always somewhat warm there would be such a notable rise in the trend in coffee. @Coffee on florida road struck my fancy, first with the dated yet contemporary aesthetics of the place. If nothing, the corrosive bare bricks alone gave a rigid character to the place, one of old spice and bare back.

At Coffee – The rising coffee trend

Coffee has always been the sought of drink associated with winter, a cup or two to chase away that winter chill usually does the trick every now and then. But, with the times coffee has evolved and now caters for a variety of tastes, budget and delicacies.This has brought about a new-found love for premium coffee worldwide and Durban with its warm weather is no stranger to a good cup of ground coffee.

At Coffee – florida road, Premium Coffee

What is interesting about the space @Coffee is its focus on coffee, the accompaniments offered are centred around the customers enjoyment of coffee. Which is why @Coffee won an award for best coffee in Durban. Finding a good cup of coffee is a battle as we all know. I have had my fair share of bad coffee which made me appreciate a good premium cup @Coffee.

Raymond and Wayne co-owners of At coffee

@Coffee is the brain child of Wayne Snyman and Raymond Msweli. I had the pleasure of chatting to Wayne about @Coffee; it was initially a chat which later turned into a conversation. Wayne is a charismatic young man who loves and lives @Coffee he is a hands-on coffee enthusiast. “@Coffee is a place where you can get good premium coffee in or on the go, a place where you can eat your croissants with your hands or a fork and knife” said Wayne.

Delicious Mouth Watering Croissants At Coffee – florida road

Wayne has many ideas to diversify @Coffee to cater for his busy customers, I loved his coffee on the go concept which he is working hard to promote. With the demanding and busy lives we lead it only makes sense for business to come to us.

Coffee to Go At Coffee

Local is lekker, although Wayne’s premium coffee beans are imported they are roasted to perfection in South Africa giving the beans just the right texture and aroma. This aspect is important to Wayne and Raymond as consistency is key with their niche market. @Coffee is in the business of providing a lifestyle experience of good premium coffee at the convenience of the customer. Its positioning on florida road a busy lifestyle environment means @Coffee caters for an informed clientel who value quality and good service.

At Coffee patron in for a quick cup of coffee

@Coffee offers a premium coffee experience and friendly environment for friends, family and colleagues. @Coffee is about the experience and coffee culture that anyone can appreciate over conversation, lunch or on the go. I found the spot unique as there are not that many coffee bars with spearheaded coffee fanatics like Wayne Snyman. When next you’re in need of a cup I suggest you try coffee on the go here is a link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3aGYDXHVyk